How to export After Effects as MP4 (without Media Encoder) 2019

In this video I show an easy method on how to export/convert/render your After Effects project as MP4 in After Effects CC 2018 that you can send to and watch on your iPhone. This is a method without media encoder using HandBrake. This is a good method especially if you have an After Effect video that you want to post on Instagram for example which can only be done through your phone.

Step-by-step on how to do it:

Open the Composition Settings in After Effects.

Make sure the Pixel Ratio Aspect is set to Square Pixels.

Export in Render Queue. You will get a .mov file.

Download program called Handbrake

Chose the movie in Handbrake

Make sure the Dimensions are right. The Cropping to Custom and 0 on all form fields.